--- title: "Orkney Homes Trust Limited — check charity number SC030297 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Orkney Homes Trust Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030297. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/orkney-homes-trust-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:15.614Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Orkney Homes Trust Limited is a registered charity (number SC030297) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,912 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Orkney Homes Trust Limited? Registered charity number SC030297 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,912 Website [www.oipdl.co.uk](http://www.oipdl.co.uk/) ## What does Orkney Homes Trust Limited do? The prevention or relief of poverty among the residents of Orkney through:- 1) the provision of good quality housing for rent at affordable rents under secure conditions of a tenancy. 2) the promotion of companies whose activities are directed towards the provision of paid employment to poverty stricken residents of Orkney, or towards the provision of rented housing for poverty stricken residents of Orkney, or towards the relief from need among poverty stricken residents of Orkney, the acquisition and holding of shares, stocks, debentures and other interests in companies whose activities are… ## What causes is Orkney Homes Trust Limited registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Homes Trust Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Homes Trust Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=orkney-homes-trust-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oipdl.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Orkney Homes Trust Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Orkney Homes Trust Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030297) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Orkney Homes Trust Limited's charity number? Orkney Homes Trust Limited's charity number is SC030297. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030297? Search SC030297 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Orkney Homes Trust Limited do? The prevention or relief of poverty among the residents of Orkney through:- 1) the provision of good quality housing for rent at affordable rents under secure conditions of a tenancy. 2) the promotion of companies whose activities are directed towards the provision of paid employment to poverty stricken residents of Orkney, or towards the provision of rented housing for poverty stricken residents of Orkney, or towards the relief from need among poverty stricken residents of Orkney, the acquisition and holding of shares, stocks, debentures and other interests in companies whose activities are… Does Orkney Homes Trust Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Homes Trust Limited. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Orkney Homes Trust Limited? Orkney Homes Trust Limited's website is http://www.oipdl.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC030297).